Programs

Venture Acceleration Program

The Venture Acceleration Program (VAP), an initiative of BCIC is a structured venture development program that helps early-stage entrepreneurs in BC grow their companies.

The program is delivered by local Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) that guide and coach early-stage companies through defining business models for sustained growth. Kamloops Innovation does not take equity stakes in companies, making companies free to grow on their own terms. The Venture Acceleration Program is fee-based, accepting companies that wish to work remotely or directly within Kamloops Innovation’s offices.

Offering exceptional value, the basic fee to participate in the program is $200 per month and can happen onsite at Kamloops Innovation or in your own premises. Office space at Kamloops Innovation starts at $300 per month and coworking drop in is also available.

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What our companies are saying

“We couldn’t have launched our Minimum Viable Product without the support & mentorship from Kamloops Innovation.”
Krishna Lakkineni, Founder and CEO of Buddie.

“Truvian has been able to stay on track, move quickly, and benefit from the programs and culture promoted by Kamloops Innovation in the last few years, giving us every advantage to succeed.”
-Dan Erikson, Truvian Labs

"Thank-you to our friends at Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre and the BC Innovation Council network. It was the BCIC network with Foresight and Kamloops Innovation that made the introduction to Streamline Transportation Technologies Inc. Streamline acquired Spur Innovations Corp. proving that even experienced entrepreneurs can benefit from the growing network of BCIC."
- Ron Iacobelli, COO at Streamline.

“Market Validation Training in the Venture Acceleration Program has been an eye opener and helped our team focus on our next steps.”
-Lee Bergstrand, Founder - Amplytica.